Palatine

Throughout the history of life, organisms have been in a constant evolutionary flight to adaptations that better suit their surroundings, while becoming more complex in nature and achieving evolutionary hallmarks in the process. One such evolutionary leap is the transition from aquatic environment to terrestrial. One of the early terrestrial animals, the primitive amniotic synapsids are an important group of animals that pawed the way for endothermy, a significant adaptation that helped animals…

This pleasant walk, starting from the hilltop village of Crayke, follows the Foss Walk to Oulston. Returning through pastures, meadows and croplands which are often muddy, although the extensive views help to offset this. The village stands on the southern slopes of the steep Castle Hill and derives its name from the Celtic word ‘creig’ meaning crag or rock. There has been a settlement here since at least 685 AD, when King Egfrid of Northumberland granted the village, together with all the land…

the food we eat. Foliate, Vallate and Fungiform Papillae have the taste buds that help identify taste. Filiform Papillae help grip the food and keep it in place while eating. The Sulcus Terminalis divides the tongue into two halves. The Lingual and Palatine tonsils both help filter germs. The Adenoids help fight infection. The Frenulum Linguae secures the tongue in place…

When looking at the European Middle Ages, it may be easy to assume it was a “dark” time, due to the many horrors the time period endured. However, this is not enough to label the entire period as the “Dark Ages.” The Middle Ages were more light than dark, because it was a period of religious dedication, intellectual breakthrough, and scientific advancement. While religion has appeared important in almost every culture of every time period, it was very prominent in the Middle Ages. God was…

Roman society, and the partially excavated Circus is still used for many events in Rome. The history of the Circus Maximus has intrigued all who have studied it. The Circus Maximus was constructed around 600 B.C. in a valley between the hills of Palatine and Aventine in Rome during the Etruscan period; Roman tradition states that the arena was built by Romulus (Circuses, 2002). During the years following the construction of the arena, it was remodeled and expanded several times. It was, also,…

After Diocletian’s reign ended in 315 AD, there was a fight for imperial power over the Roman Empire. Diocletian had created a tetrarchy, but now the men fighting for the imperial office wanted to have sole power of the empire instead of having other men rule with him. Constantine the Great and Maxentius would turn out to be the main attackers for the position. Maxentius had power over Italy from defeating Galerius, and Constantine had control over the upper Roman Empire of Gaul and Britain.…

3. A. Cranial nerve involvement can be broken down into two portions. The anterior 2/3 of the tongue are innervated by the Chorda Tympani branch of the Facial nerve which is carried by the lingual nerve which branches off the mandibular branch of the Trigeminal nerve. Sensory component of the anterior 2/3 is maintained by the lingual nerve. The posterior 1/3 of the tongue is innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve which supplies both sensory and taste. B. The human tongue contains multiple…

Rome and Starkfield: Worlds Apart, But Share a Common Purpose Landscapes, whether majestic like the Grand Canyon or humble like a cottage in the English countryside, can invigorate the senses and awaken emotions. Landscapes can be so bold, awe-inspiring or distinctive that they seem to come alive and possess a personality of their own. Natural and man-made elements of landscapes can work together to create strong forces that behave almost like characters in a story. Author Edith Wharton…

(October 26, 1697 – July 28, 1746) was a German American printer and journalist in New York City. Zenger printed The New York Weekly Journal. He was accused of libel in 1734 by William Cosby, the governor of New York, but the jury acquitted Zenger, who became a symbol for freedom of the press. . In 1733, Zenger began printing The New York Weekly Journal, in which the journal voiced opinions critical of the colonial governor, William Cosby. On November 17, 1734, on Cosby's orders, the sheriff…

Roman Fever: Gender Criticism and Deconstructionist Criticism “Roman Fever” written by Edith Wharton is a very realistic story that takes place in Rome, the main characters in the story are women. This story is able to incorporate relationships between women, mothers and daughters, and women’s sexuality. Wharton is able to identify and develop the characters’ connections not only as American women, but what dangers they may have faced as young women in Rome. While most critics would write…